Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules
Summary
A US appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to keep building a $400 million ballroom at the site of the former East Wing of the White House. This decision came after a lower court had temporarily stopped construction due to questions about whether the president had permission from Congress.Key Facts
- The Trump administration is building a $400 million White House ballroom where the former East Wing stood.
- A lower court stopped above-ground construction because Congress had not approved the project.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit challenging the president’s authority to build the ballroom.
- The appeals court granted a temporary stay allowing construction to continue while the case is reviewed.
- The Trump administration said delaying construction harms national security and the president’s safety.
- The lower court allowed below-ground work to continue but limited above-ground construction.
- Next court hearing is scheduled for June 5.
- The ballroom is funded by private donors and major companies like Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.
- The ballroom is part of a larger effort by President Trump to leave a lasting mark on Washington, D.C., which also includes a large arch and renovations to the Kennedy Center.
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